alfred march 6

Why “meandering” Alfred continues to strengthen

By Steve Turton Tropical Cyclone Alfred is strengthening as it bears down on the coast of southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, prompting fears it may become
Read more 6 March 2025
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Disaster assistance activated for 12 SEQ councils

Disaster assistance has been activated for 12 south-east Queensland councils as communities prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to make landfall early Friday. Federal
Read more 5 March 2025
Woman receiving injection. | Newsreel

New vaccine points to lifetime COVID and flu immunity

A new vaccine which provides long-term immunity to COVID-19 and multiple influenzas strains from a single dose is a step closer. Cornell University researchers in the
Read more 5 March 2025
Crowded House 2007. | Newsreel

Something so strong in Aussie documentary industry

Documentaries on iconic band Crowded House and the Federal Government Robodebt scandal are among projects to receive Screen Australia funding. Screen Australia Head of
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Elderly mother and daughter. | Newsreel

Guide to make homes more “dementia-friendly”

A new interactive guide aims to help people with dementia live more independently, for longer, in their homes. Dementia Australia CEO Tanya Buchanan said the interactive
Read more 5 March 2025
Antarctica. | Newsreel

Climate change slowing the world’s strongest ocean current

By Taimoor Sohail and Bishakhdatta Gayen Flowing clockwise around Antarctica, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current is the strongest ocean current on the planet. It’s five
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alfred meteye march 5

Region-by-region advice to prepare for Alfred

Moreton Island and Bay Island communities will be the first to feel the full brunt of Cyclone Alfred, which is expected to cross the coast near Brisbane overnight
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Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit Gold Coast. | Newsreel

Mental health rehab centre opens on Gold Coast

A $122 million live-in facility for adults with complex mental health issues has opened on the Gold Coast. The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU), at the
Read more 4 March 2025
Container ship at sea. | Newsreel

$52.4b current account deficit largest since 2016

Australia’s current account deficit was $52.4 billion last year, the largest in almost 10 years. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today,
Read more 4 March 2025
Small business owner receiving advice. | Newsreel

Extra scope for low-cost legal support for business

Small businesses can now access low-cost legal support for an expanded range of disputes. Federal Small Business Minister Julie Collins said $2.6 million had been
Read more 4 March 2025